Is a very interesting book about the supernatural. Not like the booooo Halloween witchcraft supernatural, but the supernatural gifts of God, most often known as the gifts of the Spirit. That's the Holy Spirit of God, the giver of the biblical gifts of God. But don't let that hold you back. It's not a pushy book. Not at all.

To give you a brief synopsis, three young women, lifelong friends in Woodbury, Tennessee, a small town, fight evil. The only thing is, it's not your supermarket run-of-the-mill corruption that's usually found in a small town. Or at least not any small town that I've ever seen.

First-there's Holy Joe or the Mayor. At the beginning, you're introduced to this man who thinks he's the king of the small town. But then the book goes back in time and picks up at the childhood he had. Which might be a really big reason he asks like he does. I never had to live through anything like that and I'm glad.

Then next you will find a black man by the name of Jabber. Now old Jabber's got problems of his own. A Vietnam War veteran, he had things to happen in his life were out of his control.

And then you've got Moss, Erin and Blue. They are the three young women who the story revolves around. Where the book is so, so much like a horror novel, you get the three young women who will knock your socks off they are so funny, which is a great diversion. What's funny is that Moss makes Moonshine. As a side, there is actually a place that makes moonshine in Woodbury, on Short Mountain named Short Mountain Distillery.

By the way, the cross on the cover is actually in the courthouse yard in Woodbury.

When you get to the last page of the book, it leaves you wanting more. The only thing is this is the first in a series and you will have to wait until August to read what happens next for the girls. Because that's when the sequel comes out. I can't tell you the significance of the name or I would be spoiling the plot for you. Just look at the classification that the book is under, thriller. This book is a real thriller and you will not be able to put it down. It's just $3.99 for your kindle or for your nook.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

The find of the week! Woodbury Cover Band.Checking out this band's Facebook page, I found they are a very good band and totally worth a mention. When they say they are All Genres, that's what they mean. They featured one of my faves: House of the Rising Sun. Check them out. The link to their Facebook page is at the bottom.

Hello all! This is the Music Hunter and I will be telling everyone about what's going on in the Middle Tennessee area that might be of interest. We will be reviewing music groups (sorry, but our favorite would be country, bluegrass, traditional rock and roll and contemporary Christian. No apologies, it's just how it is!)

However we do make an exception to Big Smo as we LOVE BIG SMO!

No snow to speak of here in Middle Tennessee yet, but we're planning on reviewing and telling you about upcoming music festivals, groups, events, the arts, tractor pulls, rodeos and maybe a book review or two.

So just settle back and hit us once in a while to see what we've got in store for you! We're looking forward to the warm weather and outdoor concerts, but until then... We will just be dreaming of warmer weather.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Looking for a place to eat some of the best BBQ and a place to listen to music? Collins River is located uptown in McMinnville, TN. Unique BBQ pork on a stick is excellent and they have a potato salad that is more like a stuffed baked potato all mixed up and is delicious, actually called Loaded Potato Salad. Here's their menu: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Collins-River-BBQ-Cafe/172711612810036?sk=app_205205622890888. Here's their facebook page link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Collins-River-BBQ-Cafe/172711612810036. Downstairs they have a large dining room and upstairs is where the music is played. Brick on the wall, unique decorations, it's a must visit, especially when music is played. "Friend" them on Facebook to find their specials and who's playing. It's very affordable, too!

The Joe Harvey Band recently played at the McMinnville VFW the Friday after Thanksgiving. If you were there, you got to hear 14,400,000 milliseconds of YAM POWERED ROCK & ROLL. "This year we're reaching deep into the JHB covers catalog and pulling out some tunes that the last time we played them, Joe didn't have a beard." He has a beard and a true rock sound with a hard hitting band behind them. Worth the money, if you get the chance to see them, GO.

Making bluegrass out of contemporary songs is one of the specialties of the band, Out and Runnin. Listening to the song, Ain't No Sunshine, makes you think that's the way the song should have been played all along, as they take their own sound and wind it around making the old song rise from the ashes. So the person new to bluegrass will have something they can also recognize and appreciate.

This band from nearby Lynchburg is funky and fun. Playing alternative bluegrass, this band will tickle your ears and make you smile with a little something for everyone.

These guys liven up any stage in the state of Tennessee on any given weekend and have played in such places from the Grand Ole Opry, to the Arts Center in Cannon County. Their tour this year though takes them all over the US, even as far as Canada.

The latest CD, Screams From The Holler was just released on March 30th. Right now, they're kicking off a mini tour to promote the new CD. It includes such favorites as the Wabash Cannonball, Frankie & Johnnie, Kansas City Star, Highborn Gal, Bed Of Roses, I’m Alone Again, Sick, Sober & Sorry and Country Boy.

Not on the free list, but on the not expensive list as far as tickets go, they are worth the money it costs to go and see them.

Their extreme country antics, from authentic country dress to authentic bluegrass music are worth watching and will generally keep you in stitches from the beginning to the end. These guys will keep your foot a-tappin' and your heart happy.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The Tater Box Café is a family owned business with family recipes located in the Hoodoo Community in Coffee County. If you are looking for food, they have it, and as their name implies, they have some great taters. My favorite is their french fried SWEET taters, crunchy little tater strips to die for.

But one of the best things they have is free music on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Tater Box family is multi-talented and pride themselves on the history of the quaint restaurant and the good food they serve. Their family was raised on Hoodoo Road and they honor their heritage with the names of different menus items, such as our Hoodoo Homerun and their Oneida Special, a sandwich that was named in the memory of Oneida Phelps, the owner of Phelps Grocery.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Well it's official! Thunder Creek will be playing Main Street LIVE on Friday June 29th. It will be a totally different show from last year, so says Brian Vinson, one of the singers of the group. Personally, I can't wait.

Thunder Creek is a group located in McMinnville Tennessee who play Billboard music from the 60's, 70's and 80's, but mostly 70's.. You can catch them playing at different venues in and around Warren County, at the VFW along with Main Street LIVE.

Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions at Larry's Grand Ole Garage, 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday nights starting at 6:30 p.m. Every Tuesday night starting at 6:00 p.m. You can bring your bluegrass instrument and join in, novices welcome. No telling who you might find at one of these gatherings!

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